(This post was written by Gina McClain, Director of Children’s Ministries) There are always Rules of Engagement no matter where you go. From the proper way to engage in a social setting to familiar ways we engage with our family, Rules of Engagement are part of everyday life. The challenge within the family is when [...]
(This post was written by Chuck Carringer, Pastor of Family Ministries) Parents, do you like the qualities you see in your children’s friends? This is a question of great significance because the primary reasons our children (and ourselves) select friends is because they have a connection usually centered around common interests. The more time children [...]
Preschool: September Scripture Verse: “Nothing can separate us from God’s love.” Romans 8:39 Basic Truth: God loves me. Preschool Play Time: Take a nature walk and tell your child to look for five small stones, just like David did when he fought Goliath. When you get back home, lay the stones out and count them [...]
Catalyst Series: “Remote Control” Focus: Negativity is a thought pattern that reflects the condition of our heart. Family Discussion: There is an epidemic of negativity that permeates our society. Between politics, movie critics, relationships, and even the weather, our tendency is generally to become negative. You probably see this just as true in your family [...]
(This post was written by Mia Hannahs, PromiseKids Director) Do you ever feel like the task of parenting is just too big? Whether you have been parenting for one month or ten years, it doesn’t take long to discover that parenting is not an easy task. There are things you do well as a parent, [...]
Remix Tonight we continued our look at teenage love and relationships with our series called Baby. In the Old Testament, there are over a dozen different types of love. Each indicates a different emotion or feeling. The challenge is that in our world today, we only use one word to describe love. We say I [...]
(This post was written by Michael Wallace, High School Pastor) Parents, thank you first of all for your involvement in your student’s life. Simply by reading this post you are showing how committed you are to the spiritual growth of your family! You, as the leader of your family, have a consistent opportunity to influence [...]
(This post was written by Gina McClain, Director of Children’s Ministries) I picked up a book recently entitled, “Good and Angry: Exchanging Frustration for Character in You and Your Kids!” The book title intrigued me primarily because frustration in parenting is so common. Just the picture on the cover resonates with me. Mom in the [...]
(This post was written by Chuck Carringer, Pastor of Family Ministries) The second most important decision (the first, of course, is to accept Jesus as Lord & Savior) our children will make is who they will marry. I began talking to my children about their future spouses when they were 7-9 years old. More significantly, [...]
(This post was written by Matt Grimes, Middle School Ministry Pastor) One of the things that I love about the Old Testament is the rituals and meanings behind so much of what they did. One of my favorite things that the people of God did in the Old Testament was focus on the importance of [...]
9/11-12: “What if someone hates me?” Double Dog Dare: No one likes to feel hated. Plain and simple, hate doesn’t feel good—for you or your enemy. So don’t hate back; respond with love instead. This week I dare you to act lovingly toward your enemies. If you don’t think you have enemies, choose one or [...]
(This post was written by Mia Hannahs, PromiseKids Director) Last week’s blog discussed the benefits of imaginative play. We know that children who spend time using their imaginations benefit socially, creatively, emotionally, and intellectually. Having your child participate in classes and sports can also be beneficial, but be sure to support your child’s imaginative play. [...]
Overview of Remix September 8th, 2010: As you have probably already heard, we kicked off a new series tonight called “BABY” that’s all about love and teenage dating relationships. This is an important series because our teenagers are surrounded by pressure to jump into love and dating relationships without realizing the potential danger of doing [...]
(This post was written by Michael Wallace, High School Pastor) I’ve spoken to many parents who have hopes and dreams for their kids. Rarely do I come in contact with a parent who doesn’t wish for their child to live a better life than they did. Or to drive a better car, buy a house [...]
Catalyst Series: “Remote Control” Focus: Avoiding the deadly decision of giving control of our lives to lust. Family Discussion: One aspect of our lives that can be absolutely deadly is the control of lust. The verses below mention specifically the importance that it holds for guys, but girls absolutely deal with it, too. “You have [...]
(This post was written by Matt Grimes, Middle School Ministry Pastor) Hey gang, if you are like me, life gets busy fast. I can only imagine that when kids are added into the mix, it gets even more hectic. Our tendency is to get caught up in the here and now. Our attention gets focused [...]
(This post was written by Chuck Carringer, Pastor of Family Ministries) As parents, when our children are young, we have control. Sure, there are moments, experiences, and maybe even brief seasons when we question how much control we really have. Overall, when our kids are young, parents determine the “what, when, and how.” As our [...]
Club 45 This month we’re focusing on Loving Others through a series called, “You’re Not My Friend”. We’ll visit a variety of scenarios where we might encounter people that are more difficult to love. Here is where we’ll focus: 9/4-5: “What if someone is different from me?” Double Dog Dare: We’re all different by God’s [...]
(This post was written by Gina McClain, Director of Children’s Ministries) This month begins a five-week journey on the topic of Respect for our Kindergarten thru 3rd graders. Each month we focus on a different virtue (i.e. Honesty, Honor, Peace, etc), and we focus on areas of Scripture that demonstrate that virtue. It’s funny because [...]
(This post was written by Mia Hannahs, PromiseKids Director) You have to admire a kid’s imagination. Picture this: A two-year-old walks through the living room holding a wooden block to his ear. He then spends the next two minutes having a conversation with Nana on his “phone”. A four-year-old girl lectures her favorite teddy bear. [...]
(This post was written by Michael Wallace, High School Pastor) Right now you may be reading this in the midst of an absolutely crazy week. There is a chance that something has gone wrong today and your day is not going according to plan. Or maybe it feels like that every day and you can [...]
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